This paper examines some issues and trends that justify adding features to IEEE 1149.1 that will facilitate safe, fast and effective initialization of a board or system, to get it ready for testing. Published with kind permission of the IEEE

This paper examines some issues and trends that justify adding features to IEEE 1149.1 that will facilitate safe, fast and effective initialization of a board or system, to get it ready for testing. Published with kind permission of the IEEE

There is a resurgence of interest in Boundary Scan and Built in Self Test (BIST) initiatives to be part of IEEE standards. This article explains the IEEE standard and their benefits to the industry. Agilent Boundary Scan, 1149.6, 1149.1, bead probes, cover-extend